Her Own Spin

With all her poise, it’s no surprise to us that Si Qi loves ballet, and still manages to find the time to dance at least three times a week. She says that the key to finding a good balance in life lies in prioritising and setting time aside to pursue a passion. “That is honestly the shortcut to happiness. That, and being focused and deeply committed at every point, so time is always well-spent — whether efficiently, to get work done, or on quality moments for myself or with others.” Si Qi loves the people she works with, the interaction with her clients, and the knowledge that she is able to gain a certain level of trust to keep her clients happy. She does admit that tighter regulations mean that she has more paperwork and stringent procedures to go through, but overall, she’s happy with where she is. “As long as you’re constantly learning a lot, you’re in a good place,” she says, and goes on to advise: “Be proactive with making it known what you want, the worst you can get is a “no”.” Perhaps being a ballet-lover also inspires her style as well; Si Qi says she attempts to maintain a more “timeless classic elegance”. “I prefer leaning towards being more understated,” she says. “I really enjoy dressing up for work, it’s one thing that keeps me pumped in the morning. I wouldn’t wear anything that cuts too high above the knees — I personally do not find that work-appropriate.” If she wasn’t working in banking, Si Qi says she would like to do something related to her love for dance. “The grace and beauty from the most basic of postures and effortless elegance really appeal to me,” she explains. “I dream of owning a little ballet school, giving out peonies galore round the front!” Grace seems to be one of Si Qi’s recurring ideals, and she leaves us with her personal philosophy: “Be kind, and always have fire in your soul and grace in your heart.”